Phil Knight donates $400M to Stanford University
The sizable donation from Nike’s co-founder will help create the world’s largest fully endowed scholarship program.
Portland
Business Called on to Help Address Affordable Housing Crisis
The private sector needs to play a bigger role in increasing the amount of affordable housing for Portland’s low- and moderate-income residents, said panelists at a breakfast seminar hosted by Oregon Business magazine today.
SunEdison, Panasonic to layoff 90 workers
The two solar power manufacturers’ layoffs reflect recent market struggles.
Agilyx retools plastic conversion process after oil decline
The Tigard-based company will instead convert plastics to styrene, which is used to produce polystyrene for packing material.
Northwest Innovation Works proposes to install methanol plants
The China-backed conglomerate has plans for two refineries in Washington and one in Oregon.
Bullitt Foundation invests in Emerald Corridor
The Seattle-based nonprofit will offer grants to organizations and individuals working between Vancouver, B.C. and Portland.
Defense Department will unveil high-tech military vessel in Portland
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency will launch the warship drone from Vigor Shipyards in April.
Nick Fish admits lack of transparency in South Waterfront Greenway controversy
Portland Commissioner Nick Fish apologized to supporters for not disclosing land transfer details in 2010.